The Lilywhites finished fourth last term but missed out on a spot at Europe’s top table because of the Blues’ final victory over Bayern Munich.

The White Hart Lane side have tied Gareth Bale to a long-term deal and are expected to start their transfers dealings when a new manager is announced, with French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris and Portuguese midfield star Joao Moutinho both targets.

And Hoddle admits Villas-Boas will have to steer the club in the right direction when he's appointed later this week.